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    many factors that affect human comfort in the internal built environment. Human comfort is affected by thermal factors; physical factors and personal factors. Another factor that can affect human comfort is sound of the environment around them. The final factor that affects the human comfort is the visual of the room and the light intensity. There are ways to measure the physical factors that affect human thermal comfort, the sound comfort and the visual comfort. Thermal Factors The average temperature

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    movement patterns on thermal comfort Silver Wang Faculty of Architecture, Design and Planning, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia Email: swan9644@uni.sydney.edu.au IEQ Report – Effect of air movement patterns on thermal comfort abstract Keywords: air movement patterns; thermal sansaation; thermal pleasure Introduction Some background text Since Yet there is an increasing body of evidence for something better than "neutral"‐ thermal pleasure and even thermal delight (Richard de, 2011)

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    Not comfortable 1 5.9 - - - - - - - - - - 2 11.8 - 2 11.8 3 17.7 4 23.5 1 5.9 Table 6: Subjective measurement of thermal preference MAY’13 JUN’13 JUL’13 AUG’13 SEPT’13 OCT’13 NOV’13 DEC’13 JAN’14 FEB’14 MAR’14 APR’14 N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % N % Much warmer - - - - - - 15 88.2 - - - - 2 11.8 5 29.4 4 23.5 - - - - - - Warmer 15 88.2 14 82.3 15 88.2 1 5.9 13 76.5 14 82.3 8 47.1 8 47.1 7 41.2 - - 3 17.7 4 23.5 Slight Warmer 2 11.8 3 17.7 2 11.8 1 5.9 4 23.5 3 17.7 5 29.4 3

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    AC Repair Reliable comfort is an important aspect of your home. When you find yourself in need of reliable AC repair, ensure you call a reputable company, with well trained, certified HVAC technicians possessing industry expertise. Jackson Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning can provide the professional solutions and expertise you require. Our experienced technicians will promptly have your air conditioner working again. The following are a few of our services for AC repair: AC Unit Cleaning

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    How to Choose the Right HVAC Technician There is nothing more annoying than waking up to find your air conditioner has malfunctioned. Knowing who to call at this point is important. With so many contractors floating around the business these days, it can be difficult to settle on a particular HVAC. However, these tips will help you choose a technician well versed in plumbing repair, who will ensure that the job is done correctly. • Experience While you don’t need to hire any old technician you can

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    Most people are well aware of the fact that home warrantys cover their air conditioner. However, many people who compare home warranty companies do not change their air filter. Changing your air filter is one of the things you have to do in order to ensure that it functions at its peak. There are a number of signs that you may notice if you need to change your air filter. Below is a list of signs that you need to change your air filter: Very High Energy Bill A high energy bill is something that

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    Building design approach that focuses on heat gain control and heat dissipation in a building in order to improve the indoor thermal comfort with low or nil energy consumption is termed as Passive Cooling. (Santamouris & Asimakoupolos, 1996, Samuel, et al, 2013). This approach works either by preventing heat from entering the interior (heat gain prevention) or by removing heat from the building (natural cooling) (Limb, 1998). Natural cooling utilizes on-site energy, available from the natural environment

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    slightly different way of viewing the world so that we may find comfort and relief from our troubles. For the artist in troubled times it is not enough to simply find an alternative point of view. An artist must engage in the creative process work through his or her pain and find a moment of respite and comfort. In “I wandered Lonely as a Cloud”, later titled, “Daffodiles”, Wordsworth provides a clear prescription for finding comfort in seeking out inspiration in the art of nature or in his case,

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    ground floor—the underlying message provided by the facilitators is considerably complex. The Atkins Library, is committed to being academically resourceful and reliable, striving to preserve a tranquil and safe environment for students; ensuring comfort, socialization, and multitasking in a diverse setting. This message is insinuated in posters and signs exhibited throughout the ground floor, the technologically advanced appliances, the wide variety of seating arrangements, and the alarm systems

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    deals with the way they react to their death, and what each distinct reaction does for them whether it be comfort, distraction, or enjoyment. Being that no one can simply escape death, seeking comfort in it, or even welcoming it is a tempting idea that many might juggle with when meeting their end. Peter Holmes is a character in the novel with an ideal much in line with that goal: finding comfort in his doom and accepting his death. However, that may only be scraping the surface in relation to his

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